I am getting my ba tomorrow, is there any last min advice or tips for before and after surgery?
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BA TOMORROW
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Nipple pain
Ok Ladies, Its been a year, since my implants... I love them, but,...... the pain in one nipple is well.. very sensitive. anything hurts it.. clothes, bra... walking........... I thought it would be gone by now, do any of you with long term implants, have this problem??
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11 days post-Op & my Introduction
I was very hesitant to join this forum site, due to security risks, but after reading about all the safety precautions the developers take to keep personal information private I knew this would be very beneficial for me and all of my questions relating to my recent and 1st BA. Very hopeful to be able to share my experience & questions with other members who have similar stats as me.
I had my BA 11 days ago (10/09/15) and I'm excited/anxious/relieved to be able to share my progress, find answers to my never ending questions as well as compare with other women with similar stats, cc, height, etc. as me!
I had my BA 11 days ago (10/09/15) and I'm excited/anxious/relieved to be able to share my progress, find answers to my never ending questions as well as compare with other women with similar stats, cc, height, etc. as me!
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Hi there!
I'm new here, just wanted to introduce myself. I am scheduled to have my BA November 5th and I can't wait! I have my pre-op this Friday. I'm a 32A after having two babies that were breastfed and my doctor recommends that we do 450cc mod plus unders. He says that would bring me to a full C with a natural look so I'm excited! This is going to be a wonderful life changing exprience!
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Posted first pictures! 450 unders, before and after.
Hi ladies, I just posted my first album here. It is public. I'm 13days post op with 450 unders. They look bigger than I expected but I love them so much. There are some before pictures as well, my surgeon performed a miracle, it was worth it to travel across a half of world. They already start to soften and not to feel like they are about to fall off immediately when I remove my bra. Any comments are highly appreciated! I got Motiva silicone and I love that they have electronic chip with my info (it is good to have just in case).
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Anyone here tell nobody?
I haven't told anyone about my breast augmentation (except my husband). I had it on the 5th October ( just over 2 weeks ago) and have gone with 225cc anatomicals HP.
My breasts seem enormous to me (went from 34AA to 34D) but no one has commented yet. The biggest challenge has been work because I took a week off and everyone has been asking me where I was so I just told them I had a routine operation. I am quite private and I think they got the idea I didn't want to discuss it further so no one has asked me directly what it was for.
I have two kids (6 and 8 years) and they haven't noticed - just told them I didn't feel very well the first week.
To me, I feel really different but I have been wearing clothes to hide the results (easy in the UK Autumn), e.g. keeping my suit jacket on at work.
So my question is: has anyone else managed to keep it a secret? Sometimes I really want to tell my friends and colleagues but I am quite a private person and don't want people knowing my business. I feel like once I tell one person it will become public knowledge.
Anyone else feel the same?
My breasts seem enormous to me (went from 34AA to 34D) but no one has commented yet. The biggest challenge has been work because I took a week off and everyone has been asking me where I was so I just told them I had a routine operation. I am quite private and I think they got the idea I didn't want to discuss it further so no one has asked me directly what it was for.
I have two kids (6 and 8 years) and they haven't noticed - just told them I didn't feel very well the first week.
To me, I feel really different but I have been wearing clothes to hide the results (easy in the UK Autumn), e.g. keeping my suit jacket on at work.
So my question is: has anyone else managed to keep it a secret? Sometimes I really want to tell my friends and colleagues but I am quite a private person and don't want people knowing my business. I feel like once I tell one person it will become public knowledge.
Anyone else feel the same?
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New PCP
Hi ladies. I moved over an hour away from my PCP a few years ago. I tried to keep gong to him, but it just got to be too much of a pain. I've honestly had little to no issues over the past two years and I have been a bad girl and completely missed any annual appointment, including gyno exams, etc. I decided it's tme for me to get back on track and I think I have found a good new doc, just around the corner from me. :)
Now the question is... Do I reveal that I will be having a BA? I scheduled a physical just to make sure all is well and good before hand, as part of me is terrified that if I don't something awful will pop up in my pre-op bloodwork and all my boobie plans will be messed up! (damn anxiety!) But I don't know if I'm comfortable telling him I have a cosmetic procedure scheduled.
Has anyone changed Primary Care docs just before their BA? I'm about 2 1/2 months out.
Now the question is... Do I reveal that I will be having a BA? I scheduled a physical just to make sure all is well and good before hand, as part of me is terrified that if I don't something awful will pop up in my pre-op bloodwork and all my boobie plans will be messed up! (damn anxiety!) But I don't know if I'm comfortable telling him I have a cosmetic procedure scheduled.
Has anyone changed Primary Care docs just before their BA? I'm about 2 1/2 months out.
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Stretch marks & pre/post care
I am thinking about stretch marks after the implants. Wondering if I should start oiling up daily until surgery like when you're pregnant, lol.
Also, can someone lead me to a thread about post op scar care or tips afterwards for optimal healing "shape" i.e., sleep up, ice packs, zero movement, some movement etc?
Thanks!
Also, can someone lead me to a thread about post op scar care or tips afterwards for optimal healing "shape" i.e., sleep up, ice packs, zero movement, some movement etc?
Thanks!
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two weeks till ba
november 2nd is d day!!
so excited but so scared.. currently flat chested after bf four babies!! going to be getting 445cc extra high profiles!!
so excited but so scared.. currently flat chested after bf four babies!! going to be getting 445cc extra high profiles!!
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Consultation Overkill??
Fair warning that this is a "I need reassurance" post.
First of all, my body overhaul is not for another 5 months. I was emailing the patient coordinator a couple of questions that had popped up over the last couple months, and I inquired with her if my PS would like to see me again prior to my pre-op. Because by the time my actual procedures come around it will have been a year since my last consultation with him.
At my last consultation in March, he re-measured me and talked a little more about what he would recommend for implants, but it was mainly to get another quote, as I had seen him previously but their price quotes are only good for 3 months (but you can book up to a year out). At the time I wasn't not as educated on everything as I am now, thanks to JBI, and I didn't take in photos of the look I was wanting to achieve. I also didn't try on any sizers, but according to the coordinator they do that at the pre-op, but honestly I don't know if I can wait that long, I have already made rice sizers.
So, is it overkill for me to go back and have another consultation? I guess I basically want to make sure that we are on the same page, now that I have a "boobie idol", and to be assured that nothing has really changed. Am I wasting his time?
Thanks.
First of all, my body overhaul is not for another 5 months. I was emailing the patient coordinator a couple of questions that had popped up over the last couple months, and I inquired with her if my PS would like to see me again prior to my pre-op. Because by the time my actual procedures come around it will have been a year since my last consultation with him.
At my last consultation in March, he re-measured me and talked a little more about what he would recommend for implants, but it was mainly to get another quote, as I had seen him previously but their price quotes are only good for 3 months (but you can book up to a year out). At the time I wasn't not as educated on everything as I am now, thanks to JBI, and I didn't take in photos of the look I was wanting to achieve. I also didn't try on any sizers, but according to the coordinator they do that at the pre-op, but honestly I don't know if I can wait that long, I have already made rice sizers.
So, is it overkill for me to go back and have another consultation? I guess I basically want to make sure that we are on the same page, now that I have a "boobie idol", and to be assured that nothing has really changed. Am I wasting his time?
Thanks.
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Heated Vest for those cold days
Hey ladies, I can't seem to find the thread but a while back someone posted about heated vests. I'm 5 weeks po and I swear the worst part now is the changing weather. Being out in the cold goes straight to my implants in 10 minutes and the pain lasts for days. Has anyone used one of these vests? Recommendations for cute, stylish ones? For $150 this vest needs to look amazing.
VentureHeat Women's Battery Heated Nylon Vest (White, Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E4HD8C2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_.i6jwbVFA3V5V
VentureHeat Women's Battery Heated Nylon Vest (White, Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E4HD8C2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_.i6jwbVFA3V5V
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Preparing for revision and BL
I've got my surgery scheduled for 12-03. I'm doing an implant exchange, with a full lift. I currently have 390cc, HP, overs, saline. Gravity took it's toll (got them done 12 years ago) and I'm ready to have boobs that look pretty and aren't cross-eyed or pointing at the ground anymore. I'm not overly thrilled with my current size, so I'm going a tad smaller. I know, who goes smaller when they only have 390's to start with? Me, that's who! I'm a fitness instructor and it isn't easy fitting into tops to teach class without worrying about looking like a stripper. I'm getting silicone this time, which I know will help them FEEL more like real boobs. Mine don't squish at all, which I hate. I measure at a 32 DD, which is bigger than I ever wanted from the get go. I want to be able to go into a normal store and buy a darn bra, find a bathing suit that fits well, and not have to buy a shirt that's bigger than I really am to accommodate these boobs. I know everyone has their reasons and preferences for the size they want, but for me, bigger is NOT better!
Anywho, since my first surgery was truly no big deal, I had a TUBA incision, and with overs, my recovery was super fast. I know it won't be this time, so I'm looking for pointers to prepare for a smooth ride. I'm getting a full lift (anchor) and hopefully going under this time. My doc said he wasn't sure whether he could go under with me and might not know until he gets in there. I can't remember his reason, but I'll get clarification at my 2 week pre-op appointment. Thankfully my husband is AMAZING, so I'm not worried about having help afterwards.
My biggest concerns are nausea after surgery (I got sick the first time) and wearing a comfortable post-surgery bra to not interfere with my incisions. My doc said that they will give me an anti-nausea patch to go home with, but I was wondering if those pregnancy anti-nausea lozenges/lollipops will help. Have any of you used those?
I bought 3 different front closure bras (thank you Wal-Mart!), FTL cotton front closure, a Danskin zipper front lycra bra, and a Danskin zipper front compression sports bra. Hopefully I'm covered there, I'll bring those in for my pre-op appointment and I'll let my doc pick which one to bring on surgery day. Since my biggest concern is not aggravating the incision in the crease, do any of you have any other bra recommendations? I hesitate to buy anything online as it proved rather difficult to find something in the store with the fits being so different than what I expected. Thankfully I don't have to worry about buying a size different than I already am, since I'll be close to the same size I am now.
I intend on doing as much prepping/planning as I can ahead of time. I'll make a lot of food to freeze, get a pedicure/haircut/etc, and have plenty of ginger ale and bread for the first 24 hours when I expect I won't want to eat much. But if you have ANY other pointers, please share! I'm a little less nervous as the days pass, but since this is going to be much different than the first time, I don't know what to expect. Thanks!
Anywho, since my first surgery was truly no big deal, I had a TUBA incision, and with overs, my recovery was super fast. I know it won't be this time, so I'm looking for pointers to prepare for a smooth ride. I'm getting a full lift (anchor) and hopefully going under this time. My doc said he wasn't sure whether he could go under with me and might not know until he gets in there. I can't remember his reason, but I'll get clarification at my 2 week pre-op appointment. Thankfully my husband is AMAZING, so I'm not worried about having help afterwards.
My biggest concerns are nausea after surgery (I got sick the first time) and wearing a comfortable post-surgery bra to not interfere with my incisions. My doc said that they will give me an anti-nausea patch to go home with, but I was wondering if those pregnancy anti-nausea lozenges/lollipops will help. Have any of you used those?
I bought 3 different front closure bras (thank you Wal-Mart!), FTL cotton front closure, a Danskin zipper front lycra bra, and a Danskin zipper front compression sports bra. Hopefully I'm covered there, I'll bring those in for my pre-op appointment and I'll let my doc pick which one to bring on surgery day. Since my biggest concern is not aggravating the incision in the crease, do any of you have any other bra recommendations? I hesitate to buy anything online as it proved rather difficult to find something in the store with the fits being so different than what I expected. Thankfully I don't have to worry about buying a size different than I already am, since I'll be close to the same size I am now.
I intend on doing as much prepping/planning as I can ahead of time. I'll make a lot of food to freeze, get a pedicure/haircut/etc, and have plenty of ginger ale and bread for the first 24 hours when I expect I won't want to eat much. But if you have ANY other pointers, please share! I'm a little less nervous as the days pass, but since this is going to be much different than the first time, I don't know what to expect. Thanks!
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Philly Doc Recommendation... HELP Philly girls!
Hi girls! I'm in the process of interviewing Philly area Docs for my BA surgery that I'm hoping to have early January 2016. I'm a mama of 2 beautiful kiddos but between the pregnancies and breastfeeding them both for 14 months I have very deflated and sagging breasts. Most likely will need lift and implants. Met with Dr. Bucky who I loved, but he said my procedure would not be so straight forward, so wanting to get some other opinions.
Read great reviews for Dr. Brenman (who I'm seeing early Nov), Dr. Bottger and Dr. Sorokin. Sorokin is in NJ so not sure if I want to go that far as I'm in the Philly burbs. Any recommendations for someone who specializes in lifts and implants?
Also, I'm 5'5" inches 125 lb athletic build and I'm looking for the most natural look possible. Bucky suggested 339cc under mod profile but I'm worried that might look too large? Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance ladies :)
Read great reviews for Dr. Brenman (who I'm seeing early Nov), Dr. Bottger and Dr. Sorokin. Sorokin is in NJ so not sure if I want to go that far as I'm in the Philly burbs. Any recommendations for someone who specializes in lifts and implants?
Also, I'm 5'5" inches 125 lb athletic build and I'm looking for the most natural look possible. Bucky suggested 339cc under mod profile but I'm worried that might look too large? Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance ladies :)
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Stitches(Sutures) Question!
Hi ladies...
So I am not sure WHY I did not think of this sooner but here I am.. 2 weeks out from surgery and thinking about the type of sutures I will be getting..
I had heart surgery as a baby and my mom said the sutures did not dissolve properly. I have avoided them growing up and as an adult as a result.
When I called my PS office today it sounded like that's what my doc usually uses (along with some glue type sealant along the incision) to avoid bad scarring.
Does anyone know if dissolvable sutures now are the same as they were 28/29 years ago? Maybe I can get them? What if I get traditional stitches... will they leave a nasty scar? I am not sure why I care considering I have a huge scar down the middle of my chest as it is haha but I really just do not want ugly scars on my boobs!
So I am not sure WHY I did not think of this sooner but here I am.. 2 weeks out from surgery and thinking about the type of sutures I will be getting..
I had heart surgery as a baby and my mom said the sutures did not dissolve properly. I have avoided them growing up and as an adult as a result.
When I called my PS office today it sounded like that's what my doc usually uses (along with some glue type sealant along the incision) to avoid bad scarring.
Does anyone know if dissolvable sutures now are the same as they were 28/29 years ago? Maybe I can get them? What if I get traditional stitches... will they leave a nasty scar? I am not sure why I care considering I have a huge scar down the middle of my chest as it is haha but I really just do not want ugly scars on my boobs!
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Breast implants
How long after consultation and full payment is the approximate wait for surgery day
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unshakeable feeling of incompetence
I know that everyone thinks I'm fine the way I am. And it felt like failing that I coulnd't feel that way about myself too. It took me quite some time to find out that the glitch in my brain is irreversable. It's not how other feel about me, I know they don't mind or whatever that my boobs are tiny. It's about how I feel towards others. I haven't managed to shake this feeling of imcompetence off in my 30 years on this planet. And that's why I decided to go along with surgery.
My BA date is november 17th. I'm from Amsterdam, Holland.
It feels really unreal still. I told four good friends about it. And they all reacted in the same warm manner: if this is what you need, go for it, we'll support and help you where and whenever we can. Which is so great. I almost puked when I told my employer. I work part time as a model so I had to tell why I won't be working for a month or two. It really feels like failing, or maybe even cheating.
None of my family members know. And I don't know if I'll have the guts to tell them any time soon.
Next tuesday I'll go in for another fitting. The first time I went in I didn't bring any example pictures. But this time I will and I'm curious what he has to say about it. I'm not going for anything extremely large. I'm still contemplating to go for either 200cc or 240cc round mentor mod+ profile. I have a really narrow chest, so this should give me a large B. Which sounds great to me. I just want to have breasts, nothing extravagant, just something to actually fill a bra with.
I'm really nervous about it. The operation, I've never had an operation. But maybe even more so the period of time after. So right now I'm trying to find that list I saw on this forum of things I should buy to make the whole recovery run more smooth. I read something about round ice packs being a life savior for many.
I'll keep you posted. If any of you have tips and tricks I'd love to hear them.
And if there are people with similiar specs I'd love to get in touch.
Thanks for your time xoxo
My BA date is november 17th. I'm from Amsterdam, Holland.
It feels really unreal still. I told four good friends about it. And they all reacted in the same warm manner: if this is what you need, go for it, we'll support and help you where and whenever we can. Which is so great. I almost puked when I told my employer. I work part time as a model so I had to tell why I won't be working for a month or two. It really feels like failing, or maybe even cheating.
None of my family members know. And I don't know if I'll have the guts to tell them any time soon.
Next tuesday I'll go in for another fitting. The first time I went in I didn't bring any example pictures. But this time I will and I'm curious what he has to say about it. I'm not going for anything extremely large. I'm still contemplating to go for either 200cc or 240cc round mentor mod+ profile. I have a really narrow chest, so this should give me a large B. Which sounds great to me. I just want to have breasts, nothing extravagant, just something to actually fill a bra with.
I'm really nervous about it. The operation, I've never had an operation. But maybe even more so the period of time after. So right now I'm trying to find that list I saw on this forum of things I should buy to make the whole recovery run more smooth. I read something about round ice packs being a life savior for many.
I'll keep you posted. If any of you have tips and tricks I'd love to hear them.
And if there are people with similiar specs I'd love to get in touch.
Thanks for your time xoxo
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Upgrade set up!
I have decided to go ahead and upgrade with 1500cc salines :) Set for early January, just like last time
Long-term I want silicones of course, so I figure I'll revise in 5-6 years (hopefully for the last time) after I have another baby and am done breastfeeding. It'll be good timing and this way I can still have my future baby and not worry about ending up with "snoopy boobs." Saline isn't my ideal texture, but it is what's available stateside at the moment and my biggest current complaint is my size, so as long as they are not permanent, I can totally rock some 1500 salines for the next few years (the thought of being stuck with 800s until I finally get my dream silicones is frankly, very frustrating lol).
The best news is that my current doc is totally down with upgrading me so I don't even have to travel (this time around at least, in a few years I'll likely still need to travel oversees for the xxl silicones, but kids will be older by then, and our business more established). Meanwhile, I don't have to suffer any more boob greed... Sooo excited :)
Long-term I want silicones of course, so I figure I'll revise in 5-6 years (hopefully for the last time) after I have another baby and am done breastfeeding. It'll be good timing and this way I can still have my future baby and not worry about ending up with "snoopy boobs." Saline isn't my ideal texture, but it is what's available stateside at the moment and my biggest current complaint is my size, so as long as they are not permanent, I can totally rock some 1500 salines for the next few years (the thought of being stuck with 800s until I finally get my dream silicones is frankly, very frustrating lol).
The best news is that my current doc is totally down with upgrading me so I don't even have to travel (this time around at least, in a few years I'll likely still need to travel oversees for the xxl silicones, but kids will be older by then, and our business more established). Meanwhile, I don't have to suffer any more boob greed... Sooo excited :)
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Not looking very big...
I am not sure I am posting in right place... I am a few hrs post op. 800cc hp silicone under muscle and they do not look big at all. Is this normal? I am only like 5 ft tall a little chunky 120lbs. Any one know if I am just overreacting. This is 2nd ba. First was 17 yrs ago saline over muscle not even sure what size they had been. Any thoughts would b appreciated. Thanks!
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Mommy of 2, on her way to new boobs!
Hi all! I figured it is time to start my own thread so I can document the rest of my journey in one place and hopefully share some useful information to new members. I have always been flat chested and I have always dreamed of getting implants. I'm tall 5'8.5 and thin and in clothes and my Victoria Secret add 2 cups push bra, I feel attractive and confident.... but in a bathing suit or anything that doesn't allow me to wear my secret weapon bra, I feel extremely self conscious and awkward. At 16, I asked my mom if I could get implants and she laughed at me. She told me I was perfect and that she would never pay for me to have a unnecessary surgery. I gave it up for a while, went to college, became a registered nurse, worked and saved money with the intention of having the surgery in the back of my mind. At this time I was a small A cup. Well about the time I had the money saved up, I found out I was pregnant! My surprise baby boy, who changed my life for the better in everyway. I was a single mom and the boob money became the baby money and I have no regrets about that. After the birth of my son and breast feeding for 6 months, my boobs went right back to being barely there A cups and I decided to go to a consultation with a local plastic surgeon. I left sad because she was very cold and basically told me that she wouldn't be able to make me a C cup and that my nipples were uneven and she wasn't a miracle worker. :ohno: I had never even noticed that my nipples were uneven and I was not going to pay for a surgery that wouldn't give me the results that I wanted. I have since found that she only goes to 300CC on all of her patients and that is what she suggested for me. I looked for affordable and I guess you get what you pay for. The whole situation turned me off and I decided to wait for a while. In the mean time I met my amazing husband who adopted my son. I gained like 15 (needed) pounds and then got pregnant and had our daughter, breast-fed her for a year and now I have a full A cup of small squishy boobies. I brought up getting my boobs done to my husband and he told me I was beautiful the way I was, but I carried, birthed and nursed our 2 kids with this body and he would support anything I wanted to feel good about myself. :love: So here I am, a 29 year old mom of 2, going to a consultation TOMORROW with a top plastic surgeon in our area and I am so scared, but so excited. I will let everyone know how it goes tomorrow!! Wish me luck that she is able to give me the boobs I have always dreamed of. :abouttime:
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possible issue. fk
Well I'm almost 7 months PO. Since day one, I've had a dull wonky ache under my right boob. There is a place on the scar of that boob that has always looked knotted like ps had a hard time stitching or something. (I had internal sutures) anyway I've always had that pain. I took pain meds and muscle relaxers longer, because ps said it was probably still healing. He'd blown off any concern. At my last appt I could still feel pain but you could not see any issue. Now, I have pain and a bulge under right implant near spot of odd place in scar. It's not painful to touch or massage. But you can see the bulge it looks like to boob is extra saggy in that spot. And the bulge feels round and squishy. Anyway, made an appointment tomorrow. He better not blow me off. Husband can see and feel it. I dunno if implant ruptured, if a suture messed up in that spot or if it's early bottoming out. Either way, I'm upset cause any issue needs surgical fix. I never got over my buyers remorse of my upgrade and in fact hate them thinking they were too big after I d&fed. Now this
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